fromKqed4 months agoScienceTiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never | KQEDTiger beetles run at extreme speeds but use rapid stops and forward antennae to sense obstacles and capture prey with sickle-shaped mandibles.
fromKqed4 months agoScienceTiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never | KQEDTiger beetles sprint at extreme speeds but use rapid stops and tactile input from long antennae, not vision, to navigate and capture prey.